A method for controlling slime is used in a reverse osmosis membrane apparatus and has a water-supplying step of supplying water to be treated to the reverse osmosis membrane. The water-supplying step includes a first water-supplying step in which a slime controlling agent X which contains 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) and a slime controlling agent Y which contains at least one type selected from a group consisting of components (A) to (D) are added to the water to be treated which has a pH of 10 or less, and the water to be treated which contains the slime controlling agent X and the slime controlling agent Y is supplied to the reverse osmosis membrane. The component (A) is mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (Cl-MIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT), the component (B) is chloramine compound, the component (C) is stabilized bromide, and the component (D) is glutaraldehyde.

An object of the present invention is to provide a composition that has excellent antiviral activity and exerts an excellent corrosion inhibition effect on metals. Another object of the present invention is to provide a spray and a wiper that use the above composition.

An alkaline composition according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a low-molecular-weight compound having an amino group and at least one kind of functional group selected from the group consisting of an acidic group, a hydroxyl group, and a phenyl group, a compound represented by Formula (1) or Formula (2), and a solvent containing a predetermined amount of alcohol.

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An object of the present invention is to provide a composition that has excellent antiviral activity and exerts an excellent corrosion inhibition effect on metals. Another object of the present invention is to provide a spray and a wiper that use the above composition.

An alkaline composition according to an embodiment of the present invention contains a low-molecular-weight compound having an amino group and at least one kind of functional group selected from the group consisting of an acidic group, a hydroxyl group, and a phenyl group, a compound represented by Formula (1) or Formula (2), and a solvent containing a predetermined amount of alcohol.

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The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.

The present invention provides formulations using combinations of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines or sulfonic acids, to increase plant growth or improve agronomic quality. The present invention provides for use of the formulations as a foliar spray, soil additive, or plant-organ or seed treatment. The present invention provides applications of the formulation to plants, plant organs or seeds to enhance plant performance, especially with regard to promotion of germination, growth, yield or increased sugar content or total sugar production. The present invention describes methods, compositions and uses for different ratios of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines, or sulfonic acids together optionally with or without essential nutrients including micronutrients and macronutrients, carbon source or surfactants to plants, plant organs or seeds to increase plant production or sugar production.

The present invention provides formulations using combinations of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines or sulfonic acids, to increase plant growth or improve agronomic quality. The present invention provides for use of the formulations as a foliar spray, soil additive, or plant-organ or seed treatment. The present invention provides applications of the formulation to plants, plant organs or seeds to enhance plant performance, especially with regard to promotion of germination, growth, yield or increased sugar content or total sugar production. The present invention describes methods, compositions and uses for different ratios of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines, or sulfonic acids together optionally with or without essential nutrients including micronutrients and macronutrients, carbon source or surfactants to plants, plant organs or seeds to increase plant production or sugar production.

The present invention provides formulations using combinations of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines or sulfonic acids, to increase plant growth or improve agronomic quality. The present invention provides for use of the formulations as a foliar spray, soil additive, or plant-organ or seed treatment. The present invention provides applications of the formulation to plants, plant organs or seeds to enhance plant performance, especially with regard to promotion of germination, growth, yield or increased sugar content or total sugar production. The present invention describes methods, compositions and uses for different ratios of protein alpha-amino acids, non-protein alpha-amino acids, beta-amino acids, gamma-amino acids, methyl-amino acids, polyamines, or sulfonic acids together optionally with or without essential nutrients including micronutrients and macronutrients, carbon source or surfactants to plants, plant organs or seeds to increase plant production or sugar production.

The present disclosure is directed to films. The films can include polyamic acid (PAA). Methods of making and using the film for food product coverings is also included.